Has a little bit of everything! Good food and drinks. This was THE place to be on a Friday night!read more

I'm writing this review as a long-time resident of Orlando, Florida, so trust me....I know good…read morefood when I experience it! Cookeville is such a small, quaint, and friendly town with such genuine charm to it. My husband and I visit his mimi every year and as part of our tradition, we select a restaurant in town to eat at to give her a break from cooking us meals. This year we chose Spankies! We were greeted by warm, welcoming faces, and the restaurant's ambiance felt comfortable and inviting. We ordered quite a variety from the menu! And every single dish, from the starters, to the entrées, to the sides were each absolutely delicious! You cannot go wrong with any order. 5 stars for a lovely experience!

Chic pub with amazing vibe. Attentive service and friendly and fast. 9 iron…read moreSandwich was good. Generous portions of meat. Had a side of Brussel sprouts. Definitely recommend. Also had fish with side of sweet potato fries. Serviced crispy as requested. Fish was good but not "pub worthy". Have high expectations. Started with giant pretzel. Excellent app and cheese sauce with hint of jalapeño was great!

Food=average/meh Service=poor, but not rude…read moreAmbiance=not bad. Typical pub vibes Man, I really wanted this to be a good experience. We were excited based off some of the reviews and pictures, but ended up disappointed. I kept trying to find reasons to make the visit better, but everything just fell flat. For starters, the staff wasn't attentive at all. The hostess went to sit us outside as requested, because it looked so relaxing from walking up, upon entering the outside, many people were smoking (cigs, not vape). I'd don't mind if people smoke, but I don't want to eat a meal with it lingering around. We then went back inside and they sat us in the corner by the drink station/kitchen. Throughout the meal, the waitresses gossiped about their lives and their customers while the table next us a waitress was wrapping silverware. Our waitress didn't arrive for like ten minutes and then took forever to bring our drinks back. The vibes were just all off. Like they all wanted to get out of there and not be around each other. It wasn't even late. The food was average, nothing spectacular. We got a burger and the fish and chips. For a traditional pub, fish and chips should be one of the best things on the menu, less than par. The beer cheese soup was a highlight. Very good. We also ordered some type of pear cheeseburger. Different, but not bad. I'd try something else if I were to return. The decor is traditional pub meets modern hipster vibes. Hard to screw up. Although, limited beer options. Only 4 drafts for a pub is kinda weird. The good news is there's a brewery next door. Like I said, I was optimistic and excited. I don't give a lot of bad reviews but this one didn't hit the mark. Considering there are many other options within walking distance, I'd try something else if I were you.

Phenomenal service! We were able to get the waitress we requested. We didn't have to wait long for…read moreeither a table or the food. The restaurant was clean. The food tasted good but wasn't just outstanding.

Had the ribeye, it was not good. Really tough and undercooked. 7 of us for lunch on Sunday. Mostly…read moresalmon plates, 2 grilled cheeses, and a buffalo chicken wrap. Spin dip. Not sure I will ever eat beef there again.

12-21-24 Having eaten here a year ago and absolutely…read moreloved it, we were only too happy to come back when it was suggested for lunch. Our server Rachel was quick to greet us, friendly, and helpful. Brick walls, wood block sculptures, and old black and white photos of the town serve as decor, making the place very welcoming. A couple rounds of local beers started us and then we were off in earnest. The fried pickle spears were just as perfect as we remembered. Huge, hot, sour, and delicious, served with dijonaisse dipping sauce. Everything we ordered was delicious and each person at the table thought theirs was best. A smoked ham, cheese, and fig sandwich... cheese quesadillas... pork belly sliders... steak and mushroom wrap... all great. Our only disappointment was the gumbo. It tasted more like a bland bean soup. No seafood flavor and non existent seasonings, but even that wasn't enough to bring this place down. We cannot recommend highly enough!

3.5 Bc my mother has not stopped talking about this…read morerestaurant, I was in the area so I had to go. Upon arriving I almost turned around and left. The host was so RUDE. It was very much an inconvenience. I grabbed the Teriyaki Tuna. It was yummy! It was sear and could have went just a bit longer. It was yummy.

First timers tonight! The food was delicious and our server did a great job tending to our table…read more We'll definitely be back!

Nick's is an absolute gem located not far from I-40 in Cookeville. As someone who lives in…read moreNashville surrounded by great restaurants, the culinary scene in Cookeville is often underwhelming to me. But Nick's is absolutely spectacular! The atmosphere of this spacious restaurant is classy with great views from atop the hill. The waitstaff is incredible! And the prime rib is among the best I've ever had! The loaded baked potato is cooked to literal perfection. The only letdown was the unimpressive blue cheese dressing. But everything else was amazing! Get that prime rib!!

Ate there last night and had a very nice experience. We had the bacon dip and sirloin and the food…read morewas great. The service by Rebecca was wonderful. The atmosphere is a little quiet, but very well done .

Had a lovely dinner last night at the PR. Staff/service was friendly and excellent. Food was good…read moreto excellent. Ambiance was very nice for a first date. Only issue is I ordered a 2oz pour of Jack Daniels 10 year. After cracking my own bottle at home today, it was definitely not Jack 10 last night. Price was $8 or $10 an ounce - which would be a great price...but that's not what they poured.

Went for lunch and service was great. Had fajita taco salad…read moreand the quac ranchero. Super fresh and delicious BUT it's your typical Tex mex. Nothing special so that's why I gave 4 stars.

Not as authentic as somewhere like El Milagro, but food still tastes great. We had a party of 15+…read moreand still had great service. Menu prices range from a few dollars for an a la carte taco to nearly $30 for some seafood dishes. Portions are massive, so be prepared to take home leftovers. Unfortunately, their to-go boxes aren't compartmentalized. The restaurant was clean with typical Mexican restaurant atmosphere.

They have it all! Great food, hospitable, very accommodating. Very clean. Down home style Southern…read morehospitality and cooking. We've been on the road, house hunting for a month. Bobby Q's has been the best meal experience by far.

Everyone was friendly but the food was really good. My husband loves catfish and this was good and…read morecrispy. His absolutely adored the spicy Cole slaw. Said it was the best he's ever had. The pulled pork sandwich was really good and I'm loving that Memphis sweet bbq sauce. Definitely check it out.

El Tapatio's is authentic Mexican food with a nice atmosphere and clean dining area! The fresh…read moresalsa and chips were great too! The wait staff was very friendly and helpful!! Great place for lunch and affordable as well ! Check them out!

We were seated immediately on a Friday night and the service was on point! Great ambiance. The…read morestreet tacos I ordered were great too, but the one with chorizo was too salty. The steak one was the best! Good beans and decent pico de gallo that came with it. Would recommend and would come back.

This place has amazing food some of the best food I've gotten the service was excellent server was…read morevery kind and the atmosphere was very rustic I do recommend

In Cookeville or just passing by, be sure to stop at Drake's!…read more Food was outstanding. The mouthwatering steak was cooked to perfection, we were savoring every bite. The crab ragoon roll was both unique and unforgettable. If great food wasn't enough, the staff took our visit over the top. Liz, our waitress, was very attentive, personable, and sweet, even going out of her way to answer our many questions and carried on great conversation. Molly, the Manager, went out of her way to accommodate us and made our visit one that we'll never forget, made us feel special for sure. We loved the food, the staff was amazing and the atmosphere was quite pleasant. We will make it a point to stop in Cookeville to eat at Drake's everytime we travel to Tennessee and you should too.